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The Optimist has been providing the residents of South Delta with the most accurate, comprehensive coverage of news, sports, and community events since 1922. Sign up for our free daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/3WP7CHR

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Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 49m

I Watched This Game: Canucks fall prey to Predators to end road trip

Max Sasson scored a goal. There's nothing else good to say about how the Vancouver Canucks played on Thursday.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 4h

Letters: Our healthcare system is broke

Our BC government needs to do much better and not just offer ‘Band-Aid solutions” and public relations media appearances

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 6h

B.C. woman who led police on dangerous driving chase promises to change

Police had to deploy spike belts to stop the vehicle in its tracks.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 6h

B.C. Supreme Court quashes former North Vancouver doctor's antivax petition

The arguments advanced were 'frivolous and vexatious,' the judge found.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 7h

B.C. father who left hickey on son's neck ordered to take counselling

The man has had no contact with any of his children since he was charged in January, the court heard.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 8h

B.C. charges Canada's lowest industrial water rates, finds report

A new report finds B.C. charges industrial users a maximum of $2.25 per million litres of water—70 times less than Quebec—at at time funding for watershed protection has plummeted more than 80 per cent

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 8h

Foote's explanation of Pettersson's ice time doesn't hold water

Through seven games, Elias Pettersson is seventh among Canucks forwards in 5-on-5 ice time.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 9h

Winskill Dolphins representing Canada on the world stage

Swimmers heading to development camp in Australia

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 10h

B.C. companies dominate Canadian migrant worker violations

The number of employers breaking migrant worker laws surpasses all other Canadian jurisdictions, BIV analysis finds

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 10h

Union at online retailer Amazon to start bargaining for workers at B.C. warehouse

DELTA — Unifor says it has filed notice to begin the bargaining process with online retailer Amazon for a first collective agreement for workers at its warehouse in Delta, B.C.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 10h

Kirk LaPointe: Why Carney's budget needs rules, not just rhetoric

Nov. 4 federal budget will unlock 'unprecedented' private investment, says prime minister

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 10h

Most members of B.C.'s legislature vote against bill to stop land acknowledgements

The bill was proposed by One BC's Dallas Brodie.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 10h

Union at online retailer Amazon to start bargaining for workers at B.C. warehouse

The labour board ordered the certification of the union in June.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 11h

Ladner United Church to re-dedicate peace pole

Ceremony is on Peace Sunday, Oct. 26

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 11h

Metro Vancouver weather: Special statement issued ahead of major storm

Strong winds may cause power outages from tree damage.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 12h

Federal judge upholds Canadian ban on high-risk dog imports

In a ruling this week, a federal judge dismissed a legal challenge to the import ban amid what federal officials said was a 'serious' rabies threat to Canadians

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 13h

Canucks lines vs Predators, October 23, 2025

Brock Boeser is back as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 13h

Surrey council advances key transportation projects

24th Avenue and Highway 99 interchange ramps projects moving forward

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 14h

Toys "R" Us Canada customers notified of breach of personal information

"We regret any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause you," an email from Toys "R" Us Canada said.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 14h

Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences

The bill would impose a reverse onus on bail for certain offences.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 15h

Editorial: Delta should not be in the health-care business

The issue of our broken healthcare system is squarely at the feet of the provincial government

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 16h

Flu, COVID-19 vaccine uptake up sharply from last year, ministry says

As of Oct. 19, almost 215,000 people had received a COVID-19 shot, compared to just 157,00 by the end of the first week of the vaccine campaign last year.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 17h

South Delta Crime Beat: Expensive clothing, sunglasses stolen from unlocked vehicle

The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 18h

Can legislation solve unpaid airline work?

It's the third time a bill has been introduced, and follows a three-day strike that snarled summer air travel.

Delta Optimist @deltaoptimist.bsky.social · 19h

Mario Canseco: British Columbians stand by foreign buyer ban, housing taxes in new poll

Research Co. survey shows broad approval for government housing measures while more residents press Ottawa to connect immigration and housing goals